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Happy Birthday, Don

Today is author Don DeLillo’s 70th birthday. Sure, he’s not Jewish and — as far as I can remember — ...

October Mourning and Tikkun Olam

“And you shall lay down, and no man shall terrify you….” Whenever I stand up in shul on Shabbat and ...

Sholem Aleichem

One of the most beloved writers of Yiddish literature, his work inspired the hit musical "Fiddler on the Roof."

LGBTQ & Ally Teen Shabbaton: Intentions for Graduating Seniors

Shabbaton alumni share words of blessing and intention for the participants who are graduating.

Baseless Love

How Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” can prepare us for Yom Kippur.

A Gay Jewish Reading List

Earlier this week, Wayne Hoffman wrote about a funny thing and shared the meaning behind the names of a few of ...

The Mitzvah of Shmita

The concept of the sabbatical year reveals the awesome splendor of God's earth.

The Thirteen Principles of Faith

Maimonides' theological principles were never unanimously embraced.

Must One Honor an Abusive Parent?

While honoring parents is a core Jewish value, so is protecting one's health and well-being.

Philanthropy

Links to sites about philanthropy and sites of philanthropic foundations

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